Which Engine Should I Get For My Supra?
by Monkey Wrench on Thursday, November 12th, 2009 | 8 Comments
I have an 87 Supra Turbo and I wanted to know wat u guys have to say about changing the engine. I have the 7mgte engine in, but I owuld need to rebuild it since it has high mileage on it, and the starter and alternator needs to be replaced. I have also considered the 1jzgtte twin turbo engine to be swapped into my MKIII. Which is better? The 7M, 1JZ, or should I put the 2JZ in?
this is a much debated subject among supra owners. some say that the 7m is not as capable as the j series engines. this is based off of opinions formed by kids with no experiance who thing the motor is junk when they starve it of oil, beat on it, and it develops rod knock. just like any other motor.
i say 7m all the way. its proven capable. a healthy stock 7m is capable of 500 wheel with toyota internals. rebuild it with spec’d bearings and a good crank, forged bottom end, and the 7m will take anything you can throw at it.
1j’s and 2j’s are more capable in stock form , but for less than the price of a full 1j swap, and for about the cost of JUST a 2j motor (not including the swap), you could have a fully built 7m.
also, if your going v8, dont settle for anything less an an ls1
the 2JZGTE and upgrade the turbo with it!
well cost is always the issue right? Speed costs how fast ya wanna go !!! remember getting too custom takes away from why you bought the car.. to drive it.
Junk it. Buy American
get yourself a ford 351. never die on ya like them yota motors.
I say a 1JZ it’s not as common as the others unless you want stock then go for a 7m but If you want a 1J.
1JZGTTE with Trans, Turbo, Intake, Turbo Manifold $1,200
http://flashoptions.com/product.asp?prodID=254
1JZGTTE (VVti) Twin turbo Front clip $3,000
http://flashoptions.com/product.asp?prodID=302
1JZ-GTTE Twin Turbo Front Clip $1,700
http://flashoptions.com/product.asp?prodID=208
2jz
Install the 1JZ and use twin turbos.
Gauranteed 1000hp !!!!!!!!!!!!